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Referee sprints to save unconscious MMA fighter after savage KO

Originally posted on MMA on SI  |  By Drew Beaupre  |  Last updated Jul 24, 2025 3:45 PM ET
(UAE Warriors)

Fight fans eagerly anticipating this weekend’s schedule of MMA events have already been treated to a brutal highlight from UAE Warriors.

Following last weekend’s loaded slate that included UFC 318, PFL Africa, Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2, and plenty of other high-profile combat sports action, this weekend promises to be another busy affair with the likes of UFC Abu Dhabi, Super RIZIN 4, and plenty of regional action like LFA 213 and Anthony Pettis FC 18.

The event schedule actually kicked off midweek in Abu Dhabi ahead of Saturday’s UFC card, as UAE Warriors 61 and 62 took place on back-to-back days at Space42 Arena.

Zouad hit the canvas hard and immediately ate a couple of brutal follow-up shots with the referee terribly out of position on the other side of the cage. Once the referee did jump in to stop the fight, Alipour was left to sprint away and celebrate the first knockout victory of his MMA career.

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This article first appeared on MMA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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